We want to make sure that the girls understand how important it is to do your civic duty, and VOTE!  That's why we always go together as a family to vote.  Now more than ever it's important that they understand the power of their voices and their vote, so when they grow up they can help avoid some of the mistakes that this generation is making!

Sophia winning her heat in the 50Y Freestyle.  She's in lane 3, third from top.  The meet was at Bard College up in Annandale-On-The-Hudson.

Sophia in the 50Yd Backstroke!  

I just love this shot of the girls at a scenic overlook along the Kancamagus Highway.  "The Kanc" is a 34.5 mile scenic drive along NH's Rt. 112 in Northern New Hampshire that is well known as one of the best Fall Foliage viewing areas in the country. The Kancamagus Highway is now designated an American Scenic Byway for its rich history, aesthetic beauty and culture.

Called by Thoreau “perhaps the most remarkable curiosity of its kind in New England.”  The Basin is a glacial pothole formed by waters running off of the mountains in the Franconia State Park.  It's a short walk from the Kancamagus Highway, and there are several small falls along the path.

One of the few family shots we were able to get on this trip.

While in the area, we took a quick side trip to the former home of poet Robert Frost.  A portion of the house is open to the public as a small museum, and it's run by a foundation dedicated to the advancement of poetry.  The Frost Place has awarded a fellowship each summer to an emerging American poet, including a cash stipend and the opportunity to live and write in the house for several months. 

A nice little walk through the woods, with samples of Frost's poetry along the way. 

With a view like this from the front porch, how cold Frost not have been inspired to write?

After the Mt. Tecumseh Trail, we needed something a little more obtainable for our next hike.  This was a nice trail in the middle of White Mountains.  Not a lot of climbing, but a nice little hike. 

Guess who had the best time on this hike!

Taking a break.

Mommy & Daddy need a break too!

St. Joseph's Church

Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society

New Walking Stick

Do you know the way to San Jose?

Found this on mommy's shirt, and thought it was a stick!

Waterville Valley Town Center

This trail was way harder than the guide made it seem.  We made it a mile and a half in and climbed over 1200 ft. before we decided to call it a day.  The first half mile or so was a nice hike, but after that it was straight up to the top over lots of rocks.  We weren't sure if we'd all have the steam to make it back if we pushed on to the top so we are going to have to give this trail another shot next time!

The view after the first mile up.

Taking five.